SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS 



J. MANNS & CO., Forrest and Hiflen Sts., Baltimore, Md. 27 



Seed Potatoes 



We offer only strictly first class and dependable seed, produced In Aroostook County, Maine, and in most every 

 instance certified by the Government to be free from disease and true to type. 



Our prices are very low, quality considered, and are quoted subject to market fluctuations. 



Potatoes will adapt themselves to various soil conditions as easily as most vegetables. A better crop will be pro 

 duced, however on a sandy loam which contains a quantity of well rotted vegetable matter. A clover sod, vetches 

 turned under in the fall, or land which was heavily manured for a previous crop supply ideal conditions. 



In preparing the seed the eyes should be cut so that the -largest part of the surrounding flesh is situated toward the 

 stem end, because the eyes of a potato always have a root system running toward that end and for that reason the 

 sprouts cannot draw moisture from the opposite direction. If the ground you intend to use has produced a scabby crop 



previously or the seed shows any trace of disease, the pieces should 

 be soaked in a formaldehyde solution as a preventative. 



For a very early crop, run off furrows about 

 three feet apart and about four Inches deep. 

 Drop the pieces about 15 Inches apart in the 

 fuirows and cover to a depth of about 1 V4 Inches, 

 gradually filling in the furrows to level as the 

 vines grow larger. For main crop It is Just as 

 well to cover the eyes with four Inches of soil at 

 once. If fertilizer Is used, apply it either in the 

 row or broadcast before planting and be sure 

 that it Is thoroughly mixed with the soil so that 

 the seed is not burned. Fresh stable manure 

 will cause the potatoes to become scabby. 



Just before the sprouts have appeared above 

 the ground run a light harrow over them to 

 kill the weeds and break up the crust. Continue 

 weeding and harrowing until there is danger of 

 breaking off too many sprouts. At this stage of 

 growth, large growers, following the practice in 

 Maine, often give a second dressing of fertilizer 

 and hill up the vines, completely covering them. 

 This results in the growth of another layer of 

 tubers, starting Just below the new vines. By 

 this method a much larger but somewhat later 

 crop is produced, and the field Is once more free 

 from weeds. Cultivate thoroughly and frequently, 

 being careful not to cut any of the roots, con- 

 tinuing until the vines have attained full growth 

 and begin to spread. 



Spraying for Insects and blight 

 is very necessary, Pyrox, Bug Death, 

 etc., giving very satisfactory re- 

 sults. Preparations containing ar- 

 senic should be used lightly as this 

 has a tendency to weaken the plants. 

 The size and quality of the crop 

 and the ability to resist disease Is 

 directly dependent upon the seed 

 planted and no amount of cultiva- 

 tion or attention will offset the un- 

 controllable results of poor seed. Be 

 sure of your crop and plant only 

 the best Maine grown seed potatoes. 

 A very desirable main crop va- 

 riety of recent Introduction; has 

 proven to be very hardy, of vigorous growth, most pro- 

 ductive, of the very best quality, The tubers are slightly 

 oblong, rather broad and quite thick through. The eyes 

 are small, and there is but little waste in paring. The 

 skin is thin, smooth and glossy, of a light golden tit* 

 Wliilo <Jtor Medium late, of good size and quality. 

 YTDllc aial white in color; eyes flush with the skin 



and a good keeper. 

 Poi-mon fin 1 It is a good late variety and one of the 

 1/dlUldIl 110. J greatest yielders; large, oblong, slightly 

 flattened. 



Its shape is a little oblong and slightly flat- 

 tened, the skin Is finely netted or rusty, 

 which always indicates good cooking and eating qual- 

 ity. The tubers are large and very uniform, maturing 

 medium early. 

 Amari/>on Piont * s one °* tne heaviest yielders grown, 

 rUlieiltdU UldUl and a favorite with all large growers 

 It Is a long, white, smooth, handsome Potato, of good 

 quality, with shoal eyts; maturing with the second 

 earlies and Is a late keeper. 

 Prnennvitw This is a very handsome general crop Pota- 

 llUbJjeilty t . it s skin is slightly rusty, of a light 

 cream-white color; its shape Is an oblong and slightly 

 flattened. The eyes are very shallow, The size is large 

 and desirable, very few under market size. Always 

 smooth and regular In form and of splendid quality. 

 RurkonLc This variety is quite largely used as one of 

 DUlOdUHb the reliable late Potatoes, Is of good size, 

 white skinned, of oblong shape and good ylelder. It ia 

 a late keeper and also of good flavor. 

 Pliritatl ■*■ s P' en< ?ld early variety, fine quality, color 



Noroross Potatoes. 



E« 1- C U7../X* Medium sized, very smooth skinned and 

 Lariy dlX WeeKS shallow eyed: in color light pink and 

 of fine texture. 



Red Bliss, or Bliss Triumph l^ n T% y t™™™** 



tubers are round and uniform in shape, eyes slightly 

 depressed and of a beautiful bright red color, very 

 hardy and vigorous, maturing wt/th extra earlies. 

 r I AL: A Generally accepted throughout the Western 

 Eariy UIUO States as the standard early Potato. A 

 week earlier than Early Rose. Dull red, round oblong, 

 quality dry and mealy; requires rich, moist soil for 

 perfect development. 

 « _J /*_._ C..J Potatoes are of medium size, and 

 5€C0nd trOP OeeO require less seed per acre than 

 Main-grown stock. Planters who have tried them will 

 use no other, Prices on application. 

 For-lti HorvAct Tubers white, of finest quality, oblong In 

 Eaiiy nfiFVCSl shape, good shipper and may be con- 

 sidered as a second early variety. Particularly valu- 

 able for markr-t gardeners by reason of Its handsome 

 shape and color. 

 Jricli Pfthhloi- The bI &£ est Potato and greatest pro- 

 UlSu LiUUUlCI ducer known among the first early va- 

 rieties. It will outyleld all other early kinds and equal 

 most of the later varieties. Fine quality, color a pure 

 creamy white, shape round to oblong and smooth. Vines 

 very stocky, with dark foliage. 

 Porlu Nnrthct-ti A seedlln £ °f th e Early Rose, which It 

 Cany nOrinem much resembles in appearance; earlier 



than Early Rose and more prolific. 

 Pnrln Rnco * r ' or a generation the standard Potato of 

 Ldlly lYUSc the whole country for earlies, yield, thrift, 

 beauty and table qualities, because It always succeeds 

 well In any soil, In any climate and In any latitude. 

 Too well known to need description. Our stock Is 

 Btrlctly pure. 



Ensign Bagley, or White Rose s R h ° a u p n e d ^ ? n blo q n Lm y 



all that can be desired, and not susceptible to disease. 

 M<i<iffia Mnrnhu This Is a decidedly valuable acqulsi- 

 IHdgglC lUUriJHV t [ P n to the Potato family. The shape 

 Is flattened oblong with smooth eyes and of rose color. 

 It Is very hardy, productive and bears tubers of large 

 size. 

 (Irtmn Mnuntain White skin, flat, oval form, smooth 

 U1CCU niuuiUdlll of good appearance; fine for the table- 

 quality. Ripens slowly, and Is a good keeper. Valuable 

 for late crops. Now taking the lead In all markets. 



Vermont Gold Coin 



Norcross 



pure white, shape oblong, yielding large crops. 



Seed Sweet Potatoes 



Yellow Jersey 



Select "up-river" strain. A select strain 

 of smooth, short, "chunky" Yellow Jer- 

 sey. Yields 2 5 to 50 per cent more marketable stock 

 and sells higher than any other. Dry and sweet; de- 

 cidedly the best of all. 

 Prices subject to market fluctuations. 



Sweet Potato Plants For prices 



see page 35. 



Prices on Application 



